No matter if families have children, furry kids, feathered friends, aquatic buddies, reptiles or pocket pets, one local real estate team specifically knows how to find the perfect home for each household.
Mish Realty, a family-operated, boutique real estate office, opened during February 2023 in Newtown at 123 N. Sycamore St., #B-1. Co-owned and operated by mother-son duo Judy and John Mish, they have 45 years of combined experience in residential sales.
John, and his wife, Madison, realize firsthand what amenities are helpful to different family compositions, given they have a 3-year-old son, LJ, plus 1-year-old boy and girl twins, Owen and Penelope.
Realtor, devoted MiMi and anchor-agent Judy says, "Personalized service is our top priority, with prompt responsiveness and professional representation offered to our clients. Sales and purchases aren't just business transactions to us. Whether a first-time homebuyer or seasoned investor, our team is dedicated to meeting client goals."
Judy affirms clients work directly with them, from start to finish.
"Unlike many 'big-box' realty agencies, our focus isn't increasing agent headcount, or streamlining transaction processes. We don't hand our clients off to inexperienced agents, assistants or closing coordinators," she adds, stating most of their work comes from referrals of satisfied former clients.
In fact, both Judy and John indicate their clients often keep in touch with them to discuss how home additions or select household decisions may affect future market values.
"From getting to know what's going on in our clients' lives, they become like family to us," Judy asserts.
She says they train other agents who work with them to be resourceful and flexible because "real estate is not a cookie-cutter business that can be learned in one course or real estate classes." Instead, she says the best agents learn by hands-on maneuvering through varied transactions.
Within her 35-year career in real estate, Judy's expertise has earned her recognition and honors in the Hall of Fame and Platinum Club, along with a Five Star Professional acknowledgment. She confirms that she especially enjoys applying her negotiation skills for clients during their real estate journeys.
Judy and John primarily handle full-time real estate sales throughout Bucks County, Montgomery County, Delaware County and Philadelphia. Madison also contributes to the business through administrative and marketing activities. With still-tight housing inventory, they state regional buyers and sellers are hyper-focused on mortgage rates.
John, broker of record, was named a "Top 35 Agents Under 35" by Philadelphia Real Producers during December 2022. He is a 2009 graduate of New York University with professional credentials, including Accredited Buyer Representative and Seniors Real Estate Specialist. He contributes to the BCAR Technology Committee (Branch County Association Of REALTORS), ensuring his clients benefit from top marketing resources available.
He says as an independent brokerage, Mish Realty professionals offer tailored customer service, whether clients are buying, selling or investing. The typical Mish process for buyers includes meeting in their office with clients even before walking through the properties to consult them regarding critical questions or arrangements. He adds they can "review mortgage and closing costs for multiple scenarios" with clients to ensure all budget considerations are covered. He states they also can bring in a loan officer for those needing to get pre-qualified.
"For sellers, we emphasize online exposure is the new curb appeal. We use professional, high quality photography/video, and leverage our large social media reach to drive interest in their property," John explains.
He says their real estate goal is not just to sell properties or find buyers, but rather to cultivate the best terms among multiple offers.
As trusted property managers, John says they currently supervise approximately 60 locations, handling the day-to-day operations, including responsibilities such as setting and collecting rent from tenants, virtual staging, showing available housing options, screening and approving new tenants, coordinating leases, securing permanent appliances and following up on maintenance requests.
Serving as a beneficial buffer between tenants and property owners is where John says they help immensely. He says real estate has taught him to "take things in stride" and to patiently work through challenges to reach resolutions.
"We also work especially well with investors, and guide them through the process of scouting out potential properties before serving as their real estate experts through the purchasing process," John says.
For properties that may need a little TLC, such as painting, John says they have a large network of contractors who can be drawn in for projects.
When putting a house on the market, Judy says it's vital to declutter but not to depersonalize a house too much, stripping it of its soul. "It's important for a house to feel like a home, and as though it has good karma."
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"Whether a first-time homebuyer or seasoned investor, our team is dedicated to meeting client goals."